REC backs 1000-seater auditorium in UP

31 May 2025 CW Team

Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh: Shri Manohar Lal, Hon'ble Minister of Power and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, laid the foundation stone for a 1000-seater community auditorium in Siddharthnagar. The project is jointly funded by REC Limited, PFC, and NTPC, with REC contributing Rs 70.19 billion under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

The upcoming auditorium is set to serve as a modern venue for cultural events, educational activities, and community gatherings. Once completed, it is expected to significantly boost the region’s cultural infrastructure.

Senior officials from REC, including the Executive Director (CSR), attended the ceremony, which was also marked by enthusiastic participation from local residents. The project reflects REC’s continued commitment to enhancing social infrastructure in underserved regions.

REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power and a leading non-banking financial company, is spearheading the initiative to provide a vibrant and inclusive space for artistic and cultural engagement.

Construction is slated to be completed within the planned timeline, offering Siddharthnagar a much-needed platform for local talent and community development.

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